2018 BTN to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3110 BDT

YEARLY LOW

1.1328 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2293 BDT

2018 BTN to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 1.3110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 13, dropping to 1.1328.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1782 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3050 to the December average rate of 1.1871, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3110 was down 5.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3860, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BTN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,555 BDT

2017 Average 6,243 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 5,664 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 890.82 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3209

1.1306

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BTN to BDT Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.2752, compared to 1.1835 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0918 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2752

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1835

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0621 BDT (High: 1.2035 / Low: 1.1414). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0145 BDT (High: 1.3110 / Low: 1.2964).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0621

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0145

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0465 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0465

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.3050) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1643), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1407 (+12.08%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.3050

2017 Avg (January) 1.1643

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3110	1.2964	1.3050
February	1.3043	1.2807	1.2925
March	1.2889	1.2727	1.2781
April	1.2929	1.2574	1.2733
May	1.2747	1.2379	1.2547
June	1.2642	1.2269	1.2478
July	1.2347	1.2182	1.2262
August	1.2345	1.1817	1.2106
September	1.1819	1.1543	1.1641
October	1.1645	1.1328	1.1465
November	1.2035	1.1414	1.1662
December	1.2038	1.1649	1.1871